The RSPCA is seeking volunteers to help wildlife this autumn. Last year, around 2,000 people joined the charity's Wildlife Friends scheme, and this year, 1,950 have already signed up. The scheme involves volunteers taking part in various tasks to support local ecosystems and improve the lives of animals.
Tasks include cleaning bird feeders, leaving food out for hedgehogs, creating "bug hotels", and planting wildlife -friendly plants. There are 24 tasks to complete this year, with different tasks set for each of the four seasons. Volunteers earn points for each task, and those who earn a set number of points receive a seasonal certificate.
Points are earned when completing tasks and those volunteers who earn a set number or more during a season are awarded a seasonal certificate (Image: Supplied) RSPCA head of volunteering, Brian Reeves, said: "We all share our neighbourhoods with wonderful wildlife and we need to protect them. "By becoming an RSPCA Wildlife Friend, animal lovers can join with their community to make a safe space for the animals who share our world. "The RSPCA’s Wildlife Friends volunteering scheme is great for anyone who can spare a few minutes, or a couple of hours, to create a better and kinder world for every animal.
"We’ve got seven great tasks to inspire everyone into action this autumn. "It is a great time of the year to get out and enjoy gardens, open spaces and woodlands and the tasks can all be completed close to home." “By getting involved, pe.